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Thank you to all of the drivers, travelers, and employees who have helped us get off to a great start with the Midway Modernization Program.

As the construction affects more areas in and around the airport, we will continue to provide updates to help you plan accordingly.

There will be both short-term and long-term lane closures on roads near Midway during construction of the security checkpoint/bridge expansion project. Changes to traffic patterns near Midway began in mid-January 2018. Check back for future updates.

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Date: 11/01/2019

Several TSA screening lanes are now permanently relocated to the new north bridge of the security checkpoint approximately 100 feet from their old location. The new checkpoint marks a key milestone for the Midway Modernization Program.

Sidewalks along the west side of Cicero Avenue between 55th and 59th Streets will close beginning the week of September 17, 2018 and will remain closed for the duration of construction.

Date: 07/27/2018

​The garage expansion project is now underway and will affect driver access on Kilpatrick Avenue, pedestrian access to the CTA Orange Line, and parking access in CTA lots starting in late July. Signs and traffic guides will be in place to help drivers and pedestrians adjust to the temporary changes.

Date: 05/30/2018

Access to Some Terminal Elevators, Escalators and Doors Closed Temporarily

Date: 04/27/2018

Beginning the evening of Monday, April 30, the pickup/drop-off areas for some ground transportation services will be moved temporarily to accommodate construction of the Midway Modernization security checkpoint expansion project.

Date: 03/30/2018

Moving Walkway in Concourse A Closed for Removal Starting in Late March

Date: 03/02/2018

One lane of traffic is closed in each direction on S. Cicero Av. next to Midway in between West 56th St. and West 61st St. The closures reduce Cicero Av. from six lanes to four lanes for about a 1/4 of a mile with access for local traffic maintained with two lanes open in both directions.